Cool off this summer with these public pools, lakes and spraygrounds in Charlotte
Charlotte, Nick Kosir may be in New York City these days, but we don’t need a meteorologist to tell us that it’s hot outside. The 2021 hot + humid Carolina summer season is officially underway. We’re only going to get through this with a little help from our favorite watering holes.
Below, we’ve got a list of public access to area lakes, pools and spraygrounds. Bookmark this for the next time you want an outdoor adventure:
Outdoor pools in Charlotte/Mecklenburg County
Double Oaks Family Aquatic Center
Location: 2014 Statesville Ave., Charlotte, NC 28206
Mecklenburg County
- Hours: Open swim is each Thursday and Saturday from 11 a.m-7 p.m. Time slots are available at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. (1.5 hours of swimming, 30 minutes of cleaning between entry times).
- Admission/Tickets: $2 per person. First-come, first-served. May be purchased same-day in advance.
Cordelia Park
Location: 2100 N. Davidson St., Charlotte, NC 28205
Mecklenburg County
- Hours: Open swim is each Sunday and Tuesday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Time slots are available at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m. (1.5 hours of swimming, 30 minutes of cleaning between entry times).
- Admission/Tickets: $2 per person. First-come, first-served. May be purchased same-day in advance.
Charlotte area public lake access
Cane Creek Park
Location: 5213 Harkey Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Union County
- Hours: 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. until Labor Day weekend.
Carrigan Farms
Location (for GPS purposes): 1213 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy., Mooresville, NC 28115
- Hours: Reservations required using the quarry’s online booking system.
- Admission/tickets: $5 deposit plus $15/person at the door on weekdays and $20/person at the door on weekends. The $5 is credited back upon arrival as a dining voucher to use at the quarry’s restaurant.
Ebenezer Park
Location: 4490 Boatshore Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732
Lake Wylie
- Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on weekends through end of summer.
Lake Norman State Park
Location: 759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC 28166
Lake Norman
- Hours: The park is open from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. until Labor Day.
Admission/tickets: Fees are charged when lifeguards are on duty (10 a.m.-5 p.m. until Labor Day). $6/day for ages 13 and older, $4/day ages 3-12. Cash only.
Ramsey Creek Beach
Location: 18441 Nantz Road, Cornelius, NC 28078
Lake Norman
- Hours: Open noon to 5 p.m. on weekends through Labor Day
- Admission: $10 per vehicle for county residents, $15 per vehicle for non-residents.
- How to get free access if you use the provided shuttle.
Spraygrounds in Charlotte/Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County’s spraygrounds have water features to through, jump in, relax in or to use as backdrops to make your next viral TikTok. They will be open through Labor Day weekend in 2021.
Clarks Creek Community Park
Location: 5435 Hucks Road, Charlotte, NC 28269
Captain Jack at Elizabeth Park
Location: 1100 E. Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28204
Cordelia Park
Location: 600 E. 24th St., Charlotte, NC 28205
First Ward Park
Location: 309 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Latta Park
Location: 601 E. Park Ave., Charlotte, NC 28203
Nevin Park
Location: 6100 Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC 28269
Romare Bearden Park
Location: 300 S. Church St., Charlotte, NC 28202
West Charlotte Recreation Center
Location: 2401 Kendall Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216
This story was originally published June 29, 2021 at 4:34 PM.
